Amphibian, Baptism, church, disciples, Discipleship, Holy Spirit, John, Lent, Life, Muppets, water

2nd Sunday in Lent (A): “Earthly Things” “Heavenly Things”

Sermon for 3/20/11 Lent 2A John 3:1-17; Psalm 121 "Earthly Things" "Heavenly Things"   As a kid, I loved Sesame Street.  In fact, I still like Sesame Street, and have an ongoing affinity for anything Muppets.  Kermit has always been my favorite. This loveable green frog hails from a swamp, where he had thousands of… Continue reading 2nd Sunday in Lent (A): “Earthly Things” “Heavenly Things”

God's Kingdom, Jesus, John, Lent, Raleigh Moravian Church, Sermon

Lent: Day 7

So apparently today is "3/16" day since it's March 16th.  I saw on a friends blog that her radio station was talking about it and referencing John 3:16. Here's a link to the whole passage: John 3:1-21 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167367397 This is also the passage that I will be preaching on this weekend, since it is the… Continue reading Lent: Day 7

Baptism, Easter, Holocaust, John, Life, Schindler's List, Thomas

"Life In His Name" Sermon for Easter 2C 4/11/2010

"Life In His Name"Sermon for 4/11/2010Easter 2CJohn 20:19-31; Psalm 150Doubting Thomas.... Poor Thomas gets such a bad rap. We read this Gospel story each year on the Second Sunday of the Easter season.  Whenever I hear this story, the moniker "Doubting Thomas" comes to mind.  Poor, Poor Thomas.  One question, one request, and he is… Continue reading "Life In His Name" Sermon for Easter 2C 4/11/2010

Brian Sirchio, food, Haiti, John, water

"Cana-Grace" Sermon for 2nd Sunday After Epiphany C 1/17/10

"Cana-Grace"Sermon for 2nd Sunday After Epiphany1/17/10John 2:1-11Do you eat every day? This is a question that comes up in a song I heard a few years ago. It was written by pastor/song-writer Brian Sirchio after he went to Haiti to work with the poor on a mission trip.[1] The song tells the story of striking… Continue reading "Cana-Grace" Sermon for 2nd Sunday After Epiphany C 1/17/10

Incarnation, John, love, Lovefeast, Lovefeast Buns, Raleigh Moravian

Christmas 1C-"Celebrate Love" 12/27/09

"The Power Of The Word" "Celebrate Love"Christmas 1C, 12/27/09John 1:1-14            Before I begin, I must make a note to the bulletin.  Due to having to run the bulletins early this week, I came up with a title for my yet-unwritten sermon.  After writing it, I realized it needed a different title.  This sermon is entitled,… Continue reading Christmas 1C-"Celebrate Love" 12/27/09